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09/22/2025 11:54:00 PM · #151

When do Playoffs start? The overview page says:
"Season Playoffs: Oct. 6th, 2025 - Nov. 4th, 2025"
The Calendar of Events shows Playoffs start date 29th September.

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

09/23/2025 10:46:07 AM · #152

Originally posted by MargaretNet:

So are two teams confirmed?

the last round is still in progress. According to my math, 3 teams cannot be overtaken, but the fourth spot is still up for grabs.

09/23/2025 11:45:50 AM · #153

Originally posted by posthumous:

Originally posted by MargaretNet:
So are two teams confirmed?

the last round is still in progress. According to my math, 3 teams cannot be overtaken, but the fourth spot is still up for grabs.

Sorry for ambiguity, I meant 2 teams per division going to Playoffs. Mita is yet to confirm that he modified the code.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

09/24/2025 12:40:35 AM · #154

So now what? Who plays whom and when?

Ragga2000

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

09/24/2025 05:04:51 PM · #155

https://www.dpchallenge.com/league/league_scheduled_matches.php?DPL_SEASON_ID=6&DPL_WEEK_ID=87

Message edited by author 2025-09-24 17:08:58.

Ragga2000

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

09/24/2025 05:07:41 PM · #156

Originally posted by MargaretNet:

So now what? Who plays whom and when?

https://www.dpchallenge.com/league/league_scheduled_matches.php?DPL_SEASON_ID=6&DPL_WEEK_ID=87

Message edited by author 2025-09-24 17:08:07.

09/24/2025 05:42:14 PM · #157

This Sunday @ 12:00 am the next League Challenge (subject) will be announced. Then we will have 2 wks to submit our photos.

salmiakki

Sony Sonnar T* 35mm F2.8 ZA

09/25/2025 11:23:09 AM · #158

It was very disappointing to see so many concept type topics during DPL first rounds. Historically I believe it was always a bit more balanced. One challenge more traditional/technical (Shallow DOF/Leading Lines/Reflections as example) and one more conceptual. It started off well, with the scapes and negative space but sort of ended a bit meh.
It would be really nice to see that balance restored for the remainder of the season.

Message edited by author 2025-09-25 11:25:50.

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

09/25/2025 11:29:33 AM · #159

I agree. A lot of challenges were never played before and came from some obscure posts on Challenge Suggestions forum. It would be nice to have a more balanced mix.

LevT

OM System OM-1

09/25/2025 12:09:41 PM · #160

Originally posted by salmiakki:

I didn't feel there was an imbalance. Out of 10 DPL challenges at least half (Landscapes, Unusual crop, Long exposure, Negative space, Silhouette) were squarely what you call traditional/technical. The rest were more conceptual, but still pretty straightforward, perhaps except for Bold.

PennyStreet

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko

09/25/2025 12:17:42 PM · #161

Priceless and Bold were both, notably, in Round Four.

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

09/25/2025 12:44:34 PM · #162

Originally posted by MargaretNet:

I agree. A lot of challenges were never played before and came from some obscure posts on Challenge Suggestions forum. It would be nice to have a more balanced mix.

Nope. Not even in an obscure post. I had a brainstorming session and just let the ideas flow. I intentionally chose topics that hadn't been run before. More of a challenge. No prior running to influence what to shoot or what to expect (from a voter's standpoint). I'll admit, I did go a bit heavy on the conceptual ones and have dialed that back a bit. But I'm still trying to stay away from the XIV running of some subject that's been beat to death if I can help it. In general, I try to keep the more technical / learning subjects for the open challenges (non-member) and the more open concept/subject types for member only challenges.

One thing is for sure - you'll NEVER make everyone happy all of the time with challenge subjects / themes, etc. :-D

nam

Sony DSLR-A580

09/25/2025 01:10:39 PM · #163

I called them "crap shoots" and, though challenged and often frustrated, I was honestly grateful for them. They weren't any easier for our team than for anyone else, but at least I didn't feel defeated before I even started.

Message edited by author 2025-09-25 19:36:15.

09/25/2025 01:12:02 PM · #164

I thought the challenge subjects were locked in a queue well before they were run. I am surprised that this wasn't the case.

09/25/2025 01:16:57 PM · #165

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Originally posted by MargaretNet:
I agree. A lot of challenges were never played before and came from some obscure posts on Challenge Suggestions forum. It would be nice to have a more balanced mix.

Nope. Not even in an obscure post. I had a brainstorming session and just let the ideas flow. I intentionally chose topics that hadn't been run before. More of a challenge. No prior running to influence what to shoot or what to expect (from a voter's standpoint). I'll admit, I did go a bit heavy on the conceptual ones and have dialed that back a bit. But I'm still trying to stay away from the XIV running of some subject that's been beat to death if I can help it. In general, I try to keep the more technical / learning subjects for the open challenges (non-member) and the more open concept/subject types for member only challenges.

One thing is for sure - you'll NEVER make everyone happy all of the time with challenge subjects / themes, etc. :-D

So long as it’s not a subject previously run in a past league before - that will make me happy (lol)

Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

09/25/2025 02:34:58 PM · #166

Originally posted by MargaretNet:

I thought the challenge subjects were locked in a queue well before they were run. I am surprised that this wasn't the case.

No. Previously they were setup on a weekly, or if it slipped someone’s mind, daily basis. When this task was handed to me last December I scheduled them out for the following 12+ months. Some changes were made along the way as fresh requests came up, etc., but at least I wouldn’t have any rollovers without anything queued. With DPL I needed to revisit what was in place for league play to keep it interesting and balanced (for the global audience we have).

primabarbara

Fujifilm X-T1

09/25/2025 04:19:03 PM · #167

There’s always a mix of opinions, and it’s totally fine to express them – it just shows how much everyone cares!

We all come to photography from different backgrounds, and that’s part of what makes it so interesting!
Some people are lucky enough to live in breathtaking landscapes, while others might be based in areas that don’t seem as photogenic at first glance. Some have lots of free time to dedicate to their hobby, while others are juggling jobs, families, or other responsibilities.
A few might have access to a fully equipped studio or top-of-the-line gear, while others are shooting with just a basic camera or even a phone. And you know what? That’s totally okay. All of this cannot be taken into account when designing the challenges.

So it’s impossible to make everyone happy all the time (if someone figures out how, let me know!). But hey – this site is called DPchallenge for a reason, right?

As for me, I’m honestly just grateful for the people who keep this site running – like coming up with all these creative challenge themes. That’s no small task, and you’re doing a fantastic job! Thank you!

09/25/2025 04:59:43 PM · #168

Originally posted by primabarbara:

What she said x 100,000,000,0000

09/26/2025 10:12:59 AM · #169

League overview page should have December 10 for the end date of Round 3.

Scheduled Matches are also wrong as the next round cannot start before the results of the previous round are known. Am I right?

Message edited by author 2025-09-26 10:15:27.

09/26/2025 11:09:51 AM · #170

Originally posted by MargaretNet:

Scheduled Matches page is correct. We (SC / Mita) confirmed it last night. Overview page does need updating.

09/26/2025 11:17:42 AM · #171

How do the Playoffs work? I understood that the Winners of Round 1 will play in Round 2 so how can they be known before voting on Round 1 challenges finishes?

09/26/2025 11:28:56 AM · #172

Originally posted by MargaretNet:

How do the Playoffs work? I understood that the Winners of Round 1 will play in Round 2 so how can they be known before voting on Round 1 challenges finishes?

They won't (the results) be known initially. Although you would have one week after knowing (two week submission window) who you're playing if you advance.

Just figure that you won and charge ahead I say! :-)

09/26/2025 11:39:02 AM · #173

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Originally posted by MargaretNet:
How do the Playoffs work? I understood that the Winners of Round 1 will play in Round 2 so how can they be known before voting on Round 1 challenges finishes?

They won't (the results) be known initially. Although you would have one week after knowing (two week submission window) who you're playing if you advance.

Just figure that you won and charge ahead I say! :-)

That means I would have to enter these challenges even if my team may have lost. I don't like this, sorry.

09/26/2025 11:49:14 AM · #174

Originally posted by MargaretNet:

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Originally posted by MargaretNet:
How do the Playoffs work? I understood that the Winners of Round 1 will play in Round 2 so how can they be known before voting on Round 1 challenges finishes?

They won't (the results) be known initially. Although you would have one week after knowing (two week submission window) who you're playing if you advance.

Just figure that you won and charge ahead I say! :-)

That means I would have to enter these challenges even if my team may have lost. I don't like this, sorry.

No matter what IMHO entering is always the best idea - bc you add to the pool of entries - thus a better shakedown of entry scores.

As long as DPL is on I enter. Just bc we don’t place is no reason not to enter - even in football all the teams still play out the whole season.